Wien-Jedlesee

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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen

WIEN-JEDLESEE

State : Wien (Vienna)

Origin/meaning

The name Jedlesee denotes a pond or small lake (-see), which was originally named after a person called "Uci". The arms show Our Lady bearing her Son; a statue of the pattern of Loreto is at the church of Jedlesee, which is also a place of pilgrimage.

Jedlesee is now part of the 21st municipal district, Floridsdorf.

Literature : Ströhl, 1902; Coffee Hag album, 1930s; http://www.wien.gv.at/bezirke/bezirkswappen/